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Robert Fleshman

[April 11, 2014]  LINCOLN — Robert D. Fleshman, 66, of Lincoln, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 4:42 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Lincoln- Robert D. Fleshman, 66, of Lincoln passed away at 4:42 P.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Robert was born on October 16, 1947 in Lincoln, the son of James Russell and Louise Amelia Fleshman. He was married to Phyllis Halsey and later divorced. He was united in marriage to Connie Hanslow on July 7, 1979 at Lincoln Christian Church. She survives him in Lincoln. Other survivors include his children: Christine Rivero of Littleton, CO; Stacy (Dan) Thielen of Canton, MI; Nicholas A. (Sara Rogers) Fleshman of Lincoln; grandchildren: Andrew (Allison) Hindt; Zach Thielen; Chase Thielen; Isabella Rivero and Mia the dog Fleshman; and one brother: Tom (Sally) Fleshman of Lincoln.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: James D, Russell, John, Ritchie and one sister Alice Gonzalez.

Robert worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 35 years and five years at Turris Coal Mine. He was a member of the UAW 974.

Services for Robert will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Logan County or donor's choice.